Our school district is stronger together thanks to the great work all of you do. When there are gaps in typical funding sources, The Foundation for SCPS steps in to provide resources for initiatives that go beyond classroom instruction, such as Teacher and Employee of the Year, career & technical education, and classroom grants. Equity is about leveling the playing field and that’s exactly what The Foundation does as our direct support charity.
Our SCPS Workplace Giving Campaign is from October 19 – 30, 2020. Please see below for more details about the campaign. We need your help more than ever and I hope you’ll join me in our 2020 Workplace Giving Campaign as we truly are stronger together!
Sincerely,
Dr. Walt Griffin
What is the Foundation?
The Foundation is the SCPS direct support charity and has raised over $44 million to support SCPS students and staff since 1987. This past year, our employees generously donated about $90,000 through Workplace Giving to support Foundation programs. This has a huge impact on the programs we are able to support in SCPS. We encourage employees to donate to the Foundation through Workplace Giving so we can impact what matters to them. 90% of all our funding goes directly to programs, which is significantly above the national benchmark.
How do I sign up to give?
- Donate HERE thru payroll deduction
- Text SCPS to 243725 to give a one-time gift.
- Mail a check payable to The Foundation for SCPS and notate “Workplace Giving” to 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773.
GAME ON! Friendly Workplace Giving Competition
Winners of two contests will receive $250 donation to their school and complimentary afternoon refreshments for the team…
- Site with the highest % of group donating will be a winner!
- Site with highest % increase of donors over year prior will be a winner!
Where Does My Contribution Go?
Contributions support Seminole County Public Schools in the Foundation’s three priority areas:
- Remove barriers that keep children from coming to school ready to learn
- Provide resources in classrooms and enhance student performance
- Help maintain our high performing school district by providing for professional development and recognition of our educators and support staff
What are some Foundation projects I might be familiar with?
- Take Stock in Children mentor and scholarship program for at-risk youth
- Tools 4 Seminole Schools – free school supply store
- Grants for Great Ideas – classroom and school grants
- Arts Alive – supporting the arts at every school
- Student scholarships
- Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year
- Career and technical education programs such as the Aviation Academy and Physics Bus
Current Workplace Giving Donors
If you are currently participating in payroll deduction and have no changes, you do NOT need to complete the pledge form again this year. If you did have a break in employment, you will need to complete a pledge form.
If you would like to change or stop your deduction, complete the pledge form and update the amount you wish to donate on the pledge form.
How Can I Learn How To Use Foundation Resources?
Visit the SCPS Insider to learn how to use our programs.
Additional Questions?
Contact Racheal Fernandez, Business & Communication Assistant at fernanrz1@scps.k12.fl.us or 50180.
Impact Videos
Watch the videos to learn more about how your donations are helping enhance education in Seminole County Public Schools.
